Virgin Media: A history in ads

As Virgin Media announces its acquisition by Liberty Global, Marketing Week takes a look at some of the tactics it has employed to explain its ‘quad-play offering.’

Virgin Media

The telecoms and media company was formed out of the merger of NTL, Telewest and Virgin Mobile in 2006, unveiling its Virgin Media brand the following year. Below are some of its advertising highlights since then.

 

 

 

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